Lucasfilm Weighs in on Ole Miss Mascot Mess

Ole Miss is searching for a new mascot, and the idea of having Admiral Ackbar as a mascot is gaining national momentum. The 'Ole Miss Rebel Alliance' first introduced the idea of the Star Wars character ... mostly as a way to get students to vote yes during a referendum to just introduce finding a new mascot. But like I said ... it's gaining momentum!

Now Lucasfilm is getting involved. After all, Ole Miss would need their permission to use the fish-faced Admiral. And they're not giving a glowing recommendation!

"Lucasfilm is flattered that our Star Wars fans at the University of Mississippi are considering electing Admiral Ackbar as their mascot. The last time we checked in with Admiral Ackbar, he was leading the Rebel Alliance Fleet on a critical mission so it will be difficult for him to show up for the games!"

Most students (and prestigious alumni) are against Ackbar suiting up for the games. Many are threatening to stop financial donations ... students are even threatening to leave Ole Miss.

Now that students gave the okay for a new mascot, a committee is picking exactly what that mascot will be.

Admiral Ackbar as Ole Miss mascot?

Could Ole Miss' next mascot look a little like this?!?!?!

Not really.

Ole Miss is going through a huge mascot mess right now. After suspending their "racist" mascot (Col. Reb) seven years ago, students are now going through the process of picking a new face for their athletic programs.

Admiral Ackbar (from "Star Wars" in case you didn't know) of the Rebel Alliance was floating around online today as a possible on-field mascot for the Rebels of Ole Miss. But the student body president says there ain't no way the fish-faced leader would be picked. It was dismissed as "comic relief."

But that's not stopping "Star Wars" fanatics at Ole Miss from promoting Admiral Ackbar as their new mascot.

RIP Col. Reb